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What is the function of the axon in a neuron?
What is the function of the axon in a neuron?
- Carries nerve impulses towards the cell body
- Connects the neuron to other neurons
- Contains the synaptic vesicles
- Insulates the axon for faster impulse transmission (correct)
Which type of neuron typically lacks a myelin sheath around its axon?
Which type of neuron typically lacks a myelin sheath around its axon?
- Interneuron
- Relay neuron (correct)
- Sensory neuron
- Motor neuron
What is the process called when the electrical impulse is transferred from one neuron to another?
What is the process called when the electrical impulse is transferred from one neuron to another?
- Neurotransmission
- Axonal propagation
- Synaptic transmission (correct)
- Myelin insulation
Which part of the neuron releases neurotransmitters across the synaptic gap?
Which part of the neuron releases neurotransmitters across the synaptic gap?
What are excitatory neurotransmitters responsible for?
What are excitatory neurotransmitters responsible for?
Which type of neuron carries signals from the central nervous system to muscles or glands?
Which type of neuron carries signals from the central nervous system to muscles or glands?
Which type of neurotransmitters makes a post-synaptic cell more likely to fire?
Which type of neurotransmitters makes a post-synaptic cell more likely to fire?
What is the effect of inhibitory neurotransmitters on a post-synaptic cell?
What is the effect of inhibitory neurotransmitters on a post-synaptic cell?
What is the role of excitatory neurotransmitters like noradrenaline in synaptic transmission?
What is the role of excitatory neurotransmitters like noradrenaline in synaptic transmission?
Which neurotransmitter is mentioned in relation to Jack's ADHD treatment?
Which neurotransmitter is mentioned in relation to Jack's ADHD treatment?
What happens when an inhibitory neurotransmitter binds to post-synaptic receptors?
What happens when an inhibitory neurotransmitter binds to post-synaptic receptors?
What is the effect of an excitatory post-synaptic potential (EPSP) on a post-synaptic cell?
What is the effect of an excitatory post-synaptic potential (EPSP) on a post-synaptic cell?
Where are sensory neurons typically found?
Where are sensory neurons typically found?
Which type of neuron is responsible for carrying nerve impulses to the spinal cord and brain?
Which type of neuron is responsible for carrying nerve impulses to the spinal cord and brain?
What is the function of relay neurons?
What is the function of relay neurons?
Which part of a neuron is often referred to as the 'control centre'?
Which part of a neuron is often referred to as the 'control centre'?
What triggers a response in muscle cells to result in movement?
What triggers a response in muscle cells to result in movement?
Which type of neuron is found between sensory input and motor output?
Which type of neuron is found between sensory input and motor output?
